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Cumberland, IN

Cumberland, IN.

Population: 28,457 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Cumberland, IN is $218,496 — down 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $234,250 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,782/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$218,496

Typical home value

-2.5%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$218,496
1-year appreciation
-2.5%
3-year appreciation
+2.4%
5-year appreciation
+21.3%
10-year appreciation
+106.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2025)
$224,937
House Price Index (state)
378.8 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$234,250
Median list price
$230,000
Median price per sqft
$137
1-year sale-price change
-2.4%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
100
For-sale inventory
112
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
94
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
40 days
New listings (monthly)
38

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,782/mo
1-year rent change
+2.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,187/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,336/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,536/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,991/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,425/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.5 : 1
Schools include
Warren Early Childhood Center, Brookview Elementary School, Eastridge Elementary School, Lakeside Elementary School, Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind, tornado, cold wave, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · lightning: Very High · strong wind: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
49
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
10.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Keystone Corridor Ground Water Contamination (8.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
45.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
146
Days with Moderate air quality
214
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
170

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
815
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
80,940
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
69,384

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
79
Nearest airport
Post-Air Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) (18 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
40
Hospitals include
JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, HENDRICKS REGIONAL HEALTH, ESKENAZI HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-4,240 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
34.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,621
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
68.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
547,394
Average weekly wage
$1,572
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,342

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CumberlandState medianUS median
Typical home value$218,496$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$234,250$238,000$325,000
Median days on market26 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,782/mo$1,307/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,621$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Cumberland, IN?
$218,496.
What is the median sale price in Cumberland, IN?
$234,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Cumberland, IN?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Cumberland, IN?
Typical rent: $1,782/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cumberland, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, tornado, cold wave, heat wave.
Is Cumberland, IN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Cumberland, IN. 49 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Cumberland, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cumberland, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cumberland, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cumberland, IN?
9 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Cumberland, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 14.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cumberland, IN?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cumberland, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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